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H.R.7623

Freedom House Ambulance Service Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced·2/20/26

Award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom House Ambulance Service for its pioneering emergency medical services in Pittsburgh.

The Freedom House Ambulance Service Congressional Gold Medal Act honors the Freedom House Ambulance Service for its pioneering role in emergency medical services in Pittsburgh. Established in 1965, it was the first U.S. emergency medical service staffed by paramedics with advanced training. The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize its contributions, including developing the first national paramedic textbook and influencing national EMS standards. The gold medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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History

Feb 20

House

Introduced in House

Feb 20

House

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.